UCL DATA IMPACT ASSESSMENT TEMPLATE FOR RESEARCH 2025

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the DPIA team section. Enter the names, job titles, and email addresses of all relevant team members, including the Principal Investigator.
3. In the Research Summary section, provide the project name, department/entity, and date. This sets a clear context for your assessment.
4. Identify the need for a DPIA by describing the purpose of your research. Highlight benefits to UCL, individuals, and the wider public while addressing privacy risks associated with personal data processing.
5. Detail information flows in Step 4. Describe how personal data will be collected, retained, used, transferred, and deleted throughout the project lifecycle.
6. In Step 5, tick appropriate controls you are implementing to minimize privacy risks. Ensure clarity on measures like pseudonymization and encryption.
7. Assess participant perceptions in Step 7 by indicating methods used such as pilot projects or focus groups to address concerns raised.
8. Finally, specify who will ensure that controls from Step 5 are implemented in Step 8 by selecting responsible parties like the PI or Head of School.

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